THE JANUARY sales are here but looking ahead to the summer, there may be some bargains on offer for free.

Here are 20 players whose contracts are due up this year and could be discussing terms with other clubs soon...

Brede Hangeland : 31-year-old defender Hangeland will be a wanted man when his Fulham contract comes to an end in June. Speculation suggests he is keen on a switch for Champions League football. Should the Blues crack the top four this season, they could be in a position to make a move for the Norway star.

Chris Brunt : Both the Reds and Blues have been linked with a move for the versatile West Brom midfielder in the past. The Northern Ireland international, now 28, has become more squad player than first team regular under Steve Clarke and could be available on the cheap in the final year of his contract.

Javier Saviola : Argentina striker Saviola might be back on the market for free in the summer. His contract with Malaga runs until June 2013 and if the Spanish side fail to qualify for the Champions League, he may be tempted by a Premier League switch. Having also played for Barcelona, Monaco, Seville, Real Madrid and Benfica, the 31-year-old could be looking to add a team in England his impressive football CV.

Helder Barbosa : 25-year-old Braga winger with an eye for goal. Barbosa's deal with the Portuguese side expires in the summer and Celtic are already thought to be expressing an interest.

Bibras Natkho : Israeli international who plies his trade for Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League. With his current deal expiring in December, the 24-year-old central midfielder will be in demand in the next couple of transfer windows if he does not renew terms.

Roberto Hilbert : Besiktas utility man Robert Hilbert could be a useful addition. His contract in Turkey runs out in the summer and with the ability to play at full-back or in midfield, the 28-year-old German will be in demand if he decides on a new challenge.

Landon Donovan : A third spell at Everton for the US national this January is unlikely - he is wary of being burned-out and the Blues already have Mirallas and Pienaar bombing down the flanks. But no doubt many EFC fans would love to see him return, even if just as an option from the bench.

Daniel Schwaab : Bayer Leverkusen right-back who likes to bring the ball out of defence and whip it into the box. The 24-year-old German will be available in the summer unless his contract is renewed.

Rafik Djebbour : Algerian international striker who knows where the goal is. The 28-year-old has scored 15 times in 14 Super League starts for Olympiakos this season and should the Greek side not secure an extended contract with him, he will be a free agent from June.

Mohamed Nagy : The man known as Gedo is an Egyptian international who plays for Al-Ahly in his homeland. He boasts a proud record of 17 goals in 32 games for Egypt and with his contract running out in summer, could be poised for a switch to European football.

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Maynor Figueroa : Wigan and Honduras defender who was heavily linked with an Anfield switch in the summer of 2010. The 29-year-old has made 168 league appearances for the Latics and could provide versatility across the backline with his ability to play on the left or in the centre. His contract expires in the summer.

Fernando Llorente: The Spain and Athletic Bilbao star has a deal that runs until June 2013. Juventus are keen and are openly attempting to secure the 27-year-old's services now rather than wait for his contract to expire, but should they fail to agree terms it could open the door for other clubs to land Llorente on a free in the summer.

Keisuke Honda : Japan and CSKA Moscow star Honda, 26, has been perennially linked with a Premier League switch. His deal with the Russian side expires next winter and they are trying to tie him down to a new long-term contract, but it is thought he is eyeing a move to a side in one of the bigger European leagues.

Luis Ibanez : Argentine left back/winger Luis 'Lucho' Ibanez currently plies his trade with Dinamo Zagreb but will be available on a free in the summer should he choose not to renew his deal with the Croatian side. His impressive work rate, set-piece taking ability and cultured left foot could get the big clubs interested.

Franco di Santo : Di Santo's Wigan contract runs out at the end of the season and the pacey, 23-year-old forward could be a useful addition to play anywhere across the frontline.

Zdravko Kuzmanovic : Serbia and Stuttgart man Kuzmanovic, 25, is an experienced campaigner having spent time with FC Basel, Fiorentina and the Bundesliga big guns he currently represents. The central midfielder with an eye for goal is available for free in summer if he doesn't renew terms in Germany.

Miralem Sulejmani : Ajax wideman Sulejmani has struggled with injury in recent seasons but at his fittest and best is a potent threat and a creative talent. The 24-year-old has been deemed surplus to requirements in Holland and the Serbia international will be a free agent in the summer unless he is tempted by a January switch.

McDonald Mariga : The Reds look set to sign Philippe Coutinho from Inter Milan in January, but his current team-mate McDonald Mariga may be available for free in summer. The 25-year-old Kenyan is a strong tackler but also comfortable with the ball at his feet and able to pick a defence-splitting pass.

Douglas Franco Teixeira : Brazilian-born Dutch defender Douglas, 25, is a fixture in the FC Twente first team but could be moving up the European ladder in summer. The towering centre-back's contract expires in six months and there will no doubt be numerous clubs monitoring his situation.

Joan Verdú : An experienced campaigner who was picked up by Barcelona at the age of 15, Verdú is an attacking midfielder capable of weighing in with goals and assists. The 29-year-old's contract with Espanyol is up in June.